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1 - 7 October 2017
BIRD WEEKOne third of Australia’s bird species call Kakadu home. Red Goshawk, Rainbow Pitta, Little Kingfisher, Partridge Pigeon, Gouldian Finch, Banded Fruit Dove...
BIRDING WALKS & TALKS
Share your experiences#KBW2017#SeeKakadu#BirdingNT
BIRD SHOWS
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Flock to it!
ROCK ART
TALKS
Ruffle your feathers participating in unique activities & tours hosted by
Northern Territory bird experts including: Park rangers, traditional owners, traditional bird artists, Territory Wildlife Park Bird Keepers, specialist bird guides, Top End bird researchers & more.
Join us and celebrate the Top End’s diverse world of birds and spot the birds you’ve always wanted to see.
SUNDAY 1 October
MONDAY 2 October
TUESDAY 3 October
WEDNESDAY 4 October
THURSDAY 5 October
FRIDAY 6 October
SATURDAY 7 October
EARLY BIRD ACTIVITIES Register at parksaustralia.gov.au/birdweek6 - 9 am CRUISE
Sunrise Birdwatching Cruise & Breakfast
(Yellow Water Region)Guided by Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists. $120.Max 20 people. Departs Cooinda Lodge. Book: [email protected] (08) 8979 1500
6 am - 12 pm TOURSouth Alligator Region
Birding Tour (wetland & bush birds)
Guided by Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists. $130 adult/$80 child. Departs Jabiru & South Alligator hotels. Max 11 people. Book: [email protected] (0421 651 122)
6 am - 12 pm TOUR
East Alligator Region Birding Tour (monsoon
forest & sandstone birds)Guided by Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists. $130 adult/$80 child. Departs Jabiru hotels. Max 11 people. Book: [email protected](0421 651 122)
6 - 9 am CRUISE
Sunrise Birdwatching Cruise & Breakfast
(Yellow Water Region)Guided by Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists. $120.Max 20 people. Departs Cooinda Lodge. Book: [email protected] (08) 8979 1500
6 am - 12 pm TOUR
Burrungkuy (Nourlangie)
Region Birding Tour (sandstone endemics)
Guided by Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists (0421 651 122). $130 adult/$80 child. Departs Jabiru hotels. Max 11 people. Book: [email protected] (0421 651 122)
6:30 - 9 am WALK
Mamukala Dawn Chorus(South Alligator Region)Guided by Mike Jarvis, Experience The Wild -FREE- Meet at Mamukala car park.Register: parksaustralia.gov.au/birdweek
6 - 9 am CRUISE
Sunrise Birdwatching Cruise & Breakfast
(Yellow Water Region)Guided by Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists. $120.Max 20 people. Departs Cooinda Lodge. Book: [email protected] (08) 8979 1500
9 - 11 am RANGER-GUIDED ROCK ART TALKS Monday to Friday during Kakadu Bird Week
Ubirr (East Alligator Region) and Burrungkuy (Nourlangie Region) art sites - Meet ranger at the start of each walking track.
6:30 - 9 am WALKBurrungkuy Dawn Chorus Guided by Mike Jarvis, Experience The Wild. Meet at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) car park -FREE-
ARNHEMLAND ABORIGINAL ROCK ART & BIRDING TOURS - Monday to Saturday during Kakadu Bird WeekInjalak Arts & Craft Hill Tour birder’s special - 2-3 hour guided-rock art hill tour includes bonus birdwatching at Injalak billabong, a free tour of the art centre and a free signed copy of Graham Badari’s ‘Mayhmayh Different Birds’ book launched during Kakaud Bird Week 2017.
$77 per person for Groups of 10 - 12 people, $110 per person for groups of under 10 people. Book: [email protected] (08) 8979 0190 *A permit is required to travel into Arnhem Land. Obtain permit from the Northern Land Council Office in Jabiru. (08) 8938 3001
DIURNAL ACTIVITIESRegister at parksaustralia.gov.au/birdweek
ART EXHIBITION OPENING Bininj Bird Stories in Art Open all Kakadu Bird Week.Hosted by Marrawuddi Gallery featuring local indigenous artist's work.Bowali Visitor Centre (Jabiru region) FREE
12:15 pm SHORT TWEETS
First Aid for Birds 101Hints and tips for native bird rescue.Kakadu Wildlife Carers.Bowali Visitor Centre (Jabiru region) FREE
From 10 am BININJ BIRD BOOK LAUNCH
Graham Badari’s ‘Mayhmayh Different Birds’ book launch &
traditional art activity Bowali Visitor Centre (Jabiru region) FREE
1 - 2 pmKAKADU DOCUMENTARY
The Call of KakaduBowali Visitor Centre Theatre (Jabiru region) FREE
10 am - 12:30 pmFOR KIDS
Bird Craft, Identification & Giveaways
Bowali Visitor Centre (Jabiru region) FREE
9:30 am - 12:30 pmCULTURAL ACTIVITYTraditional Bird Art
Bowali Visitor Centre (Jabiru region) FREE
11 am SLIDESHOW TALKBirdwatching Basics
Presented by Mike Jarvis, Experience The Wild. Bowali Visitor Centre Theatre (Jabiru region) FREE
10 am TALKWhy Keep A List?
Presented by Mike Jarvis, Experience The Wild.Jabiru Lake (Jabiru region) FREE
4.30 - 6.30 pmFOR KIDS
Mini-twitchathon & Bird Bingo.
Jabiru Lake (Jabiru region) FREE
1 - 2 pm SLIDESHOW TALK
What’s All the (Yellow) Chat About?
Presented by Robin Leppit, Charles Darwin University. Bowali Visitor Centre Theatre (Jabiru region) FREE
1 - 2 pm LIVE BIRD TALK
Territory Wildlife Park Keepers & Feathered
Friends WIN Free Family PassesBowali Visitor Centre (Jabiru region) FREE
1 - 2 pm SLIDESHOW TALK
Magpie Goose Aerial Surveys
Presented by Dept. Natural Resource Management. Bowali Visitor Centre Theatre (Jabiru region)FREE
1 - 2 pm LIVE BIRD TALK
Territory Wildlife Park Keepers & Feathered
Friends WIN Free Family PassesBowali Visitor Centre (Jabiru region) FREE
10:45 am FEELING PECKISH?
Brunch with the BirdsHosted by Girl Guides
Australia. Jabiru Lake (Jabiru region)Plate prices vary.
Early bird session SATURDAY
30 September
SUNDAY 1 October
MONDAY 2 October
TUESDAY 3 October
WEDNESDAY 4 October
THURSDAY 5 October
FRIDAY 6 October
SATURDAY 7 October
NOCTURNAL ACTIVITIES Register at parksaustralia.gov.au/birdweek7:45 - 8:45 pm
SLIDESHOW TALK
A Guide to the Birds of Yellow Water
BillabongJoin Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists, to learn about the plethora of birdlife at Yellow Waters. This is a perfect warm up for recognising the key birds on the following morning’s Yellow Water Sunrise Birdwatching cruise & breakfast. Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Yellow Water region)
-FREE-
7:45 - 8:45 pmSLIDESHOW TALK
What’s All the (Yellow) Chat about?
Join Robin Leppit, Charles Darwin University to find out more about Kakadu's small sub-population of Yellow Chats and the research being conducted on it.Crocodile Hotel Jim Jim Room Slideshow Jabiru (Jabiru region)
-FREE-
7:45 -8:45 pmSLIDESHOW TALK
Exploring the Key Biodiversity Areas
(KBAs) of Australia’s Tropical Outback
Northern TerritoryJoin Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists, on a virtual tour of the inhabitants of the Key Biodiversity Areas in the Northern Territory.Crocodile Hotel Jim Jim Room Slideshow Jabiru (Jabiru region)
-FREE-
7:45 - 8:45 pm SLIDESHOW TALK
A Guide to the Birds of Yellow Water
BillabongJoin Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists, to learn about the plethora of birdlife at Yellow Waters. This is a perfect warm up for recognising the key birds on the following morning’s Yellow Water Sunrise Birdwatching cruise & breakfast. Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Yellow Water region)
-FREE-
7:45 -8:45 pmSLIDESHOW TALK
Kakadu Ranger Panel Q&A
Meet some of Kakadu's rangers working hard to protect the habitats and wildlife found in this World Heritage National Park.Crocodile Hotel Jim Jim Room Slideshow Jabiru (Jabiru region)
-FREE-
7:45 -8:45 pmSLIDESHOW TALK
Magpie Goose Aerial Surveys
Take to the skies and hear from NT Government Deptartment of Natural Resource Management team, who conduct annual aerial surveys of the Top End's wetlands to monitor the iconic and culturally important populations of Magpie Goose.Crocodile Hotel Jim Jim Room Slideshow Jabiru (Jabiru region)
-FREE-
7:45 - 8:45 pm SLIDESHOW TALK
A Guide to the Birds of Yellow Water
BillabongJoin Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists, to learn about the plethora of birdlife at Yellow Waters. This is a perfect warm up for recognising the key birds on the following morning’s Yellow Water Sunrise Birdwatching cruise & breakfast. Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (Yellow Water region)
-FREE-
1 - 5 pm TOUR
Southern Kakadu Naturalists Tour
(Raptors & Finches)Guided by Luke Paterson, NT Bird Specialists $130 adult/$80 childDeparts Cooinda Lodge.Max 11 people. Book: [email protected] (0421 651 122)
TRADITIONAL ABORIGINAL BIRD ART EXHIBITIONS (In galleries and on Facebook pages all week) #KBW17
*Injalak Arts & Crafts Centre (Gunbalanya, Arnhemland) [email protected] *Marrawuddi Gallery (Bowali Visitor Centre) Bininj Bird Stories in Art [email protected]
Book Launch - Graham Badari's Mayhmayh - Different Birds Tuesday 3 October (10 am) Bowali Visitor Centre
Visit Kakadu’s website and Facebook Page for detailed itineraries & updates. Visit Bird Watching Northern Territory web page for additional touring information.
Travel time & distances from Jabiru to activities
East Alligator Region 40 km (30 minutes)
South Alligator Region 40 km (30 minutes)
Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Region 35 km (30 minutes)
Yellow Water Region/Cooinda 55 km (45 minutes)
Bowali Visitor Centre 7 km by road (10 minutes), 2 km via Bowali & Bike Walking Track (25 minutes)
WIN Helicoptor flights over Kakadu’s World Heritage wetlands and more. Register today
parksaustralia.gov.au/birdweek
- SPECIAL OFFERS - Tours / Food /
Accommodation
Yellow Chat
Chestnut-quilled Rock Pigeon
FREE APP DOWNLOAD: Kakadu Birds Available for iPhone &Android
The Kakadu Experiences team couldn’t run Kakadu Bird Week without the help, generosity and involvement of:
TERRITORY WILDLIFE PARK FLIGHT DECK:Open daily (08) 8988 7200 - WIN family passeshttp://www.territorywildlifepark.com.au/
RED CENTRE BIRD FESTIVAL:20 – 24 September‘Celebrate the diverse birdlife of the Red Centre” before coming to Kakadu Bird Week. ww.alicespringsdesertpark.com.au (08) 8951 8788
Visit Bird Watching Northern Territory web page for additional birding tour information http://northernterritory.com/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife/bird-watching
PLAN AHEAD FOR A GREAT DAY OF BIRD APPRECIATIONPack your Park Pass and Visitor Guide and arrive at the activity
sites 5 minutes early. Bring LOTS of drinking water, temperatures will be very hot and humid.
VISITOR CENTRES
Bowali Visitor Centre (08) 8938 1120 (Jabiru Region)
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre (08) 8979 0051 (Yellow Water Region)
NT Bird Specialists
Birding & Photography Tours
Can’t make it from 1 - 7 October? Check out these Pre & Post Kakadu Bird Week
events around the Top End:
Share your experiences#KBW2017#SeeKakadu#BirdingNT
ACCOMMODATION:Gagadju Lodge Cooinda - Kakadu Tourism Save 15% off rooms *See special Bird Week Yellow Water Sunrise Cruise & slideshow dates above [email protected] 08 8979 1500
Mecure Crocodile Hotel, Jabiru Save 15% off rooms [email protected] 08 8979 9000
MEALS:Jabiru Sports & Social ClubDinner specials 20% off 26-30 October Lakeside Drive, Jabiru 08 8979 2326
TOUR ITINERARIES: Visit Kakadu’s website & Facebook Page for detailed bird tour itineraries & updates parksaustralia.gov.au/birdweek
Sacred Earth Safaris 5 day tour 4-8 October [email protected] 08 8536 2234 / 0415 692 855
Other Great Bird Week Specials Quote ‘Kakadu Bird Week’ when booking to receive your discount
Some activities
are limited so book early
Photo credits: Luke Paterson, Brian Johnston, Laurie Ross, Parks Australia, Art by Graham Badari 'Kikkik'
WaterHatSunscreenLong-sleeved shirtInsect repellentWalking shoesBinocularsCameraSpotting scopeTripodKakadu Bird ListPen
What to pack:
*Helicopter Scenic Flights
*Instagram Photo Competition with Gagadju
Lodge CooindaHashtag your best bird photo with #KBW2017, #dokakadu
and #seekakadu. Winner drawn at Cooinda
slideshow.
Register to WIN
*Territory Wildlife Park Family Passes